Parmotrema tinctorum | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Ascomycota |
Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
Order: | Lecanorales |
Family: | Parmeliaceae |
Genus: | Parmotrema |
Species: | P. tinctorum
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Binomial name | |
Parmotrema tinctorum Hale 1974
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Parmotrema tinctorum is a lichen which belongs to the Parmotrema genus. The lichen is as known as the Palm Ruffle Lichen and is listed as secure by the Nature Conservatory.[1]
Grows to around 3–30 cm in diameter with board dull smooth slightly shiny gray lobes that are 10–20 mm wide. The underside is black with naked brown areas with a central collection of simple rhizines.[2][3]
Global distribution with a majority of samples being located in North America and Europe.[4]
Compounds derived from Parmotrema tinctorum have been found to have anti-cancer properties.[5]
Parmotrema tinctorum has been identified and used as a candidate for monitoring air pollution.[6][7][8]